Would a reaction occur if solid tin was placed in a solution of copper (II) nitrate?
If so, what is the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction?
If so, what is the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction?
3 Answers
No because....
Explanation:
Tin is less reactive and can not displace copper..
Of course a reaction would occur
Explanation:
As the standard reduction potential of copper is higher than tin, it will get reduced.
Net reaction is:
The single replacement reaction will occur.
The net ionic equation is:
Explanation:
In order to determine whether a reaction will occur we need to consult a reactivity series of metals like the one below. In a single replacement reaction can occur only if the metal reactant, in this case tin (Sn) is more reactive than the metal in the reactant that is a compound, in this case copper (Cu). As you can see, tin is above copper in the reactivity series, so this reaction will occur.
Balanced molecular equation
Complete ionic equation
Net ionic equation
Remove the ions that occur on both sides of the equation.